Feeling stuffy? It could be the grass

Updated 12:46 pm, Thursday, July 11, 2013

Affected by ragweed? Run the air conditioner when counts are high, and shower after spending time outdoors.

Affected by ragweed? Run the air conditioner when counts are high, and shower after spending time outdoors.

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Feeling stuffy? It could be the grass

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A report from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service noted that cooler-than-usual spring temperatures slowed the growth of weeds and warm-season grasses, but many of those species are popping back up, prompting some allergy sufferers to reach for the Kleenex.

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Dinger suggested that allergy sufferers seek the help of a board-certified allergist to help manage their allergies, or can use an over-the-counter sinus rinse to help easy allergy symptoms. Neti pots, which are shaped like tea pots, but are used to pour water through the sinus passages, can be purchased at pharmacies. Squeeze-bottle nasal irrigation bottles can also be used. Just be sure to use distilled water, Dinger advised; using untreated tap water to rinse the sinuses can lead to irritation or infection.

Dinger herself admits to being allergic to a wintertime menace: mountain cedar pollen.